Thursday - November 21, 2024
U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Arkansas Newsletter for Wednesday November 20, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Americans for Prosperity Praises Sen. Boozman Legislative Record
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) was named a "Pioneer for Prosperity" by Americans for Prosperity-Arkansas for his record championing policy priorities that deliver solutions to the challenges Americans face and advancing conservative principles in the 118th Congress. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) cited its "Pioneers for Prosperity" honorees standing firm against ill-advised legislation that would have de  more

House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Westerman Holds Historic Roundtable With Tribal Leaders
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) hosted a historic tribal roundtable with representatives of five tribes from across the nation to discuss health care, public safety and economic development issues in Indian Country. "From the Committee's work combatting cartel crime on tribal lands in Monta  more

REP. HILL INTRODUCES BILL TO PUSH STATE DEPARTMENT TO IMPROVE TRANSPARENCY ABOUT AMERICAN HOSTAGES AND WRONGFUL DETAINEES
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today introduced the American Detainee Transparency and Recovery Act so that members of Congress are properly briefed by the State Department on the status of an American hostage or wrongful detainee. "Congress must have transparency from the administration on the status of Americans wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad. We represent detainee families who are still pleading fo  more

Womack Bill to Address VA Medical Center Leadership Vacancies Passes House
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, which includes Congressman Steve Womack's (AR-3) legislation, the Veterans Affairs Medical Center Absence and Notification Timeline (VACANT) Act. The VACANT Act ensures the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers have the senior leadership they need to provide  more